COVID-19 relief funds could be one area of scrutiny, with such programs doling out billions of dollars to the healthcare industry to counter catastrophic losses, experts said.

ACR chief executive William Thorwarth Jr., MD, is also "alarmed" at the number of small and rural practices required to participate in the value-based care initiative. 

Imaging advocates praised the policy change, which took effect on Monday, Feb. 1. 

Any physician firm that bills patients directly for their work will have “some level of exposure,” the investor service noted.

A full-service practice might see a 4.24% decrease in the professional component of reimbursement and a 1.78% drop on the global side, according to a new analysis. 

Conservatives, meanwhile, have criticized the selection, citing his history of defending the Affordable Care Act and abortion rights. 

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration first revealed the imaging issue in a recently shared update.

This fourth re-up continues key provisions to help radiologists and other providers navigate the ongoing crisis.